Answer the following questions concerning the minority groups of the Great Depression and New Deal era: 1) What social and economic effects did the Great Depression have on the lives of most Americans?
2) Do you think the effects were the same for blacks as they were for white Americans? (Explain)
3) How do you think foreigners were affected?
4) Compare and contrast the attitudes of white and black Americans toward the New Deal programs.
5) Find songs produced by African American musicians from the Great Depression and explain why did these performers write the songs and how do you think these songs reflect the performers' experiences.
Task:
Copy and paste 5-6 different photographs or art pieces representing the African American citizens during the Great Depression and the New Deal. Also add pictures of so called foreigners during this time period. Give a brief description of each visual. Don't forget to cite all your sources.
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Answer the following questions concerning the minority groups of the Great Depression and New Deal era:
1) What social and economic effects did the Great Depression have on the lives of most Americans?
2) Do you think the effects were the same for blacks as they were for white Americans? (Explain)
3) How do you think foreigners were affected?
4) Compare and contrast the attitudes of white and black Americans toward the New Deal programs.
5) Find songs produced by African American musicians from the Great Depression and explain why did these performers write the songs and how do you think these songs reflect the performers' experiences.
Task:
Copy and paste 5-6 different photographs or art pieces representing the African American citizens during the Great Depression and the New Deal. Also add pictures of so called foreigners during this time period. Give a brief description of each visual. Don't forget to cite all your sources.